Archive · 1 Jun 2025
Odisha Announces Milk Price Hike, Benefits Dairy Farmers
The government in Odisha is helping dairy farmers by paying them more for their milk.
The price they get has gone up by Rs 3 per litre.
This means milk will cost Rs 2 more for people buying it.
The government is also giving money to help farmers raise cows and take care of them.
They want to make more milk in the state in the next few years to help both farmers and people.
Odisha government increased milk procurement price by Rs 3 per litre, benefiting farmers.
The retail price of milk will rise by Rs 2 per litre, effective from June 13.
The government will bear Rs 2 of the Rs 4 per litre increase, while consumers pay the other Rs 2.
The state aims to double milk production in five years.
The government announced financial assistance for dairy farmers and cow shelters.
- Who
- Odisha government, OMFED, and dairy farmers.
- What
- The Odisha government increased the procurement price of milk and retail price.
- When
- Announced on Sunday, with retail price changes starting June 13.
- Where
- Odisha
- Why
- To benefit farmers, stabilize rural incomes, and increase milk production.
Consumers' Perspective
Farmers' Perspective
Price Increase Impact
Consumers' Perspective
Consumers may face increased expenses due to the retail price hike.
Farmers' Perspective
The increase in procurement prices is a welcome step towards stabilizing rural incomes and ensuring sustainable dairy practices.
- OMFED Procurement Price
- Rs 38 per litre
- Retail Milk Price
- Rs 54 per litre
- Retail Price Implementation
- June 13
- Procurement Price Hike
- Rs 3 per litre
- Retail Price Increase
- Rs 2 per litre
- Dairy Farmers Benefited
- 2.5 lakh
- Current Milk Production
- 26.4 lakh metric tonnes (2023-24)